Entertainment Notes for March 30 to April 5

WINDSOR, ONT.: JUNE 3, 2011 -- Fans take in the sounds of Danko Jones during last year's Beaverfest at the festival plaza on the waterfront in Windsor on Friday, June 3, 2011. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)

Take a seat. Relax. Sip on a mango lovely smoothie (my favourite) at Taloola Cafe, at 396 Devonshire Rd. on Saturday, March 31, as Taloola hosts Darjeeling, a fashion show featuring local designers, Dilly Daisy, The Gilded Lily, That’s Sew Sarah and Chris Ford. Performers include Sandra Li Li and Juliana Schewe. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday night and support your local indie coffee house.

Also, the Border City Brawlershave their season opener coming up this weekend. See Special Events below for more details and make one last use of “The Barn” (Windsor Arena) a blast! Bring your rollerskates and rollerblades.

Last week, I hinted on Dylan Kristy and Don McArthur’s Rush Hour Podcast about a rumour I heard and apparently it’s true! The Cult is coming to Windsor! It’s official. If you remember listening to songs like She Sells Sanctuary and Rain in high school, then you must be a fan of The Cult. The alternative punk band makes an appearance on Saturday, June 2, during Beaverfest at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. The three-day music festival also features The Trews and Three Days Grace on Friday, June 1, and Honeymoon Suite and Puddle of Mudd on Saturday, June 2, and Doc Walker and Emerson Drive on Sunday, June 3. Tickets each day are $40 or $75 for a VIP pass. Tickets are going fast so pick yours up at the Dominion House, 3140 Sandwich St. or Jam Space, 2680 Ouellette Ave. or order them online at beaverfest.ca.

Gibson Gallery: Artists of the Future: This is a collection of multimedia artwork from the students of General Amherst and St. Thomas of Villanova high schools, through April 8. Artist’s reception is Sunday, April 1, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 519-736-2826. At 140 Richmond St. Amherstburg.

Henry Ford Museum: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition: The exhibit marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic. It features more than 300 artifacts — 250 which have never been displayed in Michigan. Visitors can walk through room re-creations and have their photos taken near the full-scale replica of the Grand Staircase and learn about the passengers on board who had local ties to Michigan, March 31 through September 30. Special timed tickets for members are US$10. Non-member tickets include admission to the museum for US$27 for adults, US$22.50 for youth, US$25 for seniors and children four and under are free. Call 1-313-982-6001. Hours: Open daily, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 1-313-271-1620. At 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, Mich.

SB Contemporary Art: PEEK: This group exhibit features six artists currently enrolled in their first year of the Master of Fine Arts program at the School of Visual Arts, U of W. The artists featured are Patricia Coates, Nicolas de Cosson, Michael DiRisio, Tommy Mayberry, Bruce Thompson and Owen Eric Wood, through April 28. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Call 519-819-0536. At 1017 Church St.

Thames Art Gallery: Jose Luis Torres: Autoconstrucciones, March 30 through May 6. Artist’s reception is Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m. Hours: Open seven days a week, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Call 519-354-8338. At 75 William St. N., Chatham.

Windsor’s Community Museum: Living in 1812: Life on the Sandwich Frontier. This exhibit explores the daily lives of the various inhabitants in the Sandwich Frontier and how they interacted; Woof! Woof! Hot Diggity Doggie: This is a collection of dog stories, photographs, collars, tags, and artist renderings of family pets. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 519-253-1812. At 254 Pitt St. W.

NOW PLAYING
Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax (2D & 3D): Devonshire, Lakeshore, SilverCity, Star (G) Voice of Betty White, Taylor Swift, Ed Helms, Danny DeVito, Zac Efron. A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it, he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Friends with Kids: Devonshire (Not rated.) Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott, Kristen Wiig, Jon Hamm, Edward Burns. Two best friends decide to have a child together while keeping their relationship platonic, so they can avoid the toll kids can take on romantic relationships.

The Hunger Games: Devonshire, Lakeshore, SilverCity, Star (PG) Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Wes Bentley. Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the 12 districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister’s place for the latest match.

John Carter (3D): Devonshire, Lakeshore, SilverCity (PG) Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Samantha Morton, Ciaran Hinds. Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a saviour.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (3D): Lakeshore, SilverCity (PG) Dwayne Johnson, Kristin Davis, Michael Caine, Vanessa Hudgens, Luis Guzman. Sean Anderson partners with his mom’s boyfriend on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.

Project X: Devonshire, SilverCity (18A) Thomas Mann, Jonathan Daniel Brown, Oliver Cooper, Dax Flame, Nichole Bloom. Three high school seniors throw a birthday party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.

Safe House: SilverCity (14A) Ryan Reynolds, Denzel Washington, Vera Farmiga, Nora Arnezeder, Brendan Gleeson. A young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge.

Silent House: SilverCity (14A) Elizabeth Olsen, Adam Trese, Eric Sheffer Stevens, Julia Taylor Ross, Haley Murphy. Trapped inside her family’s lakeside retreat, a young woman finds she is unable to contact the outside world as events become increasingly ominous in and around the house.

A Thousand Words: Devonshire, Lakeshore (PG) Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Greg Collins, Jill Basey, Lou Saliba. After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word we speak.

21 Jump Street: Devonshire, Lakeshore, SilverCity, Star (14A) Channing Tatum, Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Jonah Hill, Ice Cube. A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring.

PERFORMING ARTS

Chicago: Theatre Alive presents this a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz. Heroine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband to take the rap until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, joining forces in search of the American Dream — fame, fortune and acquittal. Directed by Brian Raisbeck. Choreography by Corey Mariuz. Musical direction by Nino Palazzolo featuring Music Express. Performances are Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at Chrysler Theatre, St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr. W. Tickets are $30 and $28. Call the box office at 519-252-6579 or visit theatrealive.com.

Jazz Ensemble Concert & Dance: The U of W School of Music presents the University Jazz Ensemble with director Robert Fazecash and special guest Latin percussionist Mike Raccette. The concert is Friday, March 30, at 8 p.m. at St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr. W. Tickets are $10 for adults and seniors and $5 for students with ID. Call 519-253-3000 ext. 4212 or visit uwindsor.ca/music.

The Mandrake: Korda Artistic Productions presents a raunchy Renaissance comedy of bad manners. This funny adaptation features the added twist of having the cast chosen at random for each performance from their collection of players. The show also features the folk group, Circle Games, playing bawdy songs. By Niccolo Machiavelli. Directed by Jeff Marontate. Produced by Tracey Atin. Costumes by Kelly Ridley. Performances are Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m. at KordaZone Theatre, 2520 Seminole St. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Thursday night’s show is pay what you can. Call 519-562-3394 or visit kordazone.com.

Music in Motion: To celebrate their 35th anniversary, the Windsor Classic Chorale performs Mozart’s elegant Vesperae solennes de confessore. The second half of the concert features Nathaniel Dett’s Chariot Jubilee, Eric Whitacre’s Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine and Harry Somers’ Si j’avais le bateau. The show is Saturday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Assumption University Chapel, 400 Huron Church Rd. Tickets are $20. Visit windsorclassicchorale.org.

Rhapsody in Blue Spring Concert: Pianist Dr. Greg Butler from the U of W School of Music along with the Windsor Community Orchestra and conductor Peter Wiebe will perform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The concert is Sunday, April 1, at 7 p.m. at Assumption University Chapel, 400 Huron Church Rd. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Call 519-979-9802.

Some Girls: The University Players presents this comedy by American playwright Neil LaBute. A magazine writer is about to be married in four cities where he meets with four past lovers. Can this commitment-phobe warm his cold feet without getting burned by his old flame? Directed by Brian Taylor. Performances are Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at Essex Hall Theatre, U of W campus, near the corner of Sunset Ave. and Wyandotte St. W. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. Call 519-253-3000 ext. 2808 or visit universityplayers.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Allan Holdsworth Band: During his 2012 American tour, guitarist All Holdsworth brings his electric guitar to the stage along with Jimmy Haslip and Virgil Donati on bass and drums. Tickets are US$30 in advance or US$40 at the door. The concerts are Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison, Detroit, Mich. Call 1-313-887-8501 or visit musichall.org.

Barn Burner: The Windsor Arena, affectionately known as “The Barn” has been a landmark in the community since 1925. The Border City Brawlers will use the sports facility for one last time. The Hiram Stalkers versus The 519ers. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Free admission for children 12 and under with a paid adult. Join them for their season opener on Saturday, March 31, at 6 p.m. at the Windsor Arena, 572 McDougall St. Visit brownpapertickets.com.

Italian Culture Lecture Series: These overviews will run once a month and are aimed at stimulating interest and appreciation in both young and old. The next discussion in the series is 500 Years of Italy-Canada Links. Free admission. Presented by Prof. Walter Temelini. The discussion is Tuesday, April 3, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave. Call 519-252-8383 or visit cabotoclub.com.

A Salute of Django: Windsor’s Speakeasy Trio present their spring concert to include tunes made famous by “gypsy jazz” featuring guitarist legend Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France: Nuages, Daphne, Blue Drag, Django’s Castle, Tears and more. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. The concert is Sunday, April 1, at 2:30 p.m. at Mackenzie Hall, 3277 Sandwich St. Call 519-255-7600.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

Crazy Horse: Director Frederick Wiseman takes us behind the scenes of a Paris cultural institution, the Crazy Horse erotic cabaret, now in its 60th year of continuous operation. Wiseman makes us a fly on the wall as the Crazy Horse team prepares a new revue, taking us from auditions and costume fittings to rehearsals and the highly seductive numbers themselves, filmed in shimmering close-up. In English and French with English subtitles. Screenings are Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 1, at 4:30 p.m. at Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit. Tickets are US$7.50. Call 1-313-833-4005.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi: Eighty-five-year-old Jiro Ono is considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. At the heart of the film is Jiro’s relationship with his eldest son, the heir to Jiro’s legacy, who finds it hard to live up to his full potential in his father’s shadow. Screenings are Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit. Tickets are US$7.50. Call 1-313-833-4005.

Titanic: The IMAX 3D Experience: The unsinkable ship. The unthinkable disaster. James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster will be re-released in the highest quality IMAX 3D format creating crystal clear images and powerful digital audio. It’s the story of a boy and girl from differing social backgrounds who meet during the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. Screenings begin Tuesday, April 4, and continue through July 19, Henry Ford Museum. Tickets are US$10. Call 1-313-982-6001 or visit thehenryford.org.

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